Fill in the missing reason in the following two-column proof for the following information. Given: K is the midpoint of segment

Response:

Step-by-step explanation:

Shift the decimal points in both the divisor and the dividend.

Transform the divisor (the number you're dividing by) into a whole number by moving its decimal to the furthest right. Simultaneously, adjust the dividend's decimal (the number being divided) the same number of places to the right.

In the quotient (the result), place a decimal point directly over where the decimal point is now located in the dividend.

Proceed with the division as normal, ensuring proper alignment so the decimal point appears correctly.

Align each digit in the quotient directly over the last digit of the dividend utilized in that step.

Answer:

Part A. At least 6 hours

Part B. In less than 2.5 hours, Elijah will fall behind Mercedes

Part C. In over 2.5 hours, Elijah will lead Aubrey

Step-by-step explanation:

D = distance

v = speed

t = time

Formula connecting D, v, and t:

Part A.

Steve's speed:

Distance: a minimum of 21 miles

Time: unknown, so

It would require Steve a minimum of 6 hours to traverse at least 21 miles on Day 1.

Part B.

Mercedes's speed:

Elijah's speed:

Elijah's Distance walked: miles

Mercedes's Distance walked: miles

Time: x hours

Mercedes is 2 miles ahead, therefore

Elijah will trail behind until

In 2.5 hours, Elijah will close the gap on Mercedes, and in less than 2.5 hours, Elijah will trail behind her.

Part C.

Aubrey's speed:

Elijah's speed:

Elijah's Distance walked: miles

Aubrey's Distance walked: miles

Time: x hours

At the beginning of Day 3, Elijah starts from Mile 42, while Aubrey begins at Mile 42.5.

Elijah will be ahead of Aubrey when

In 2.5 hours, Elijah will surpass Aubrey, and after more than 2.5 hours, Elijah will outpace Aubrey.